With the Golf Season firmly under way, its vital that you look after shoulders, hips and spine so as to fully enjoy the season ahead. Having discomfort or dysfunction in just one joint or muscle can make 18 holes seem like 108.

Typically, during an average round, with practice swings included, the average golfer will swing their clubs 70-100 times and that’s no fun when you are carrying an injury!  High profile professional golfers suffer from injury, but the amateur player may be more at risk than Rory Mcllroy or Tiger Woods. 

Poor technique, inadequate stretching prior and post-match and incorrectly carrying heavy golf bags are the main contributors to pain and d​iscomfort. However, following a few simple tips can help solve the problem allowing you to play golf better, with less effort and have more fun at the same time.

We have had lots of positive results from clients who have used our Body Composition scanner. With empirical data and metrics to work towards, it has given them a focus for their training. The common problem for most is not working the heart at the correct level for long enough, for some it is working too hard but for most it is not hard enough!
In my introduction, I mentioned my three walks and that only one of them had any real benefit to my cardio fitness. The reason why my early morning hike had the most benefit, was that it was timed and intense. Although I have the benefit of a watch that measures my steps, heart rate, distance etc, it is easy for you to adopt the same principle.
Start by setting aside 20 minutes per day. Walk at a brisk pace from the same start point for 10 minutes. At 10 minutes, note the landmark and turn back to the start. The following day you repeat the same process, with the intention of going beyond the landmark you reached on day 1.